Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork, "Untitled" is a mixed media on paper by renown Malaysian artist Thang Kiang How, born 1946. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork size is 27.5 x 26.75 inches, framed is 31.25 x 30.75 inches. Custom framed in a wooden silver frame, with black color spacer. It is in excellent condition. An oil painting on canvas 38 x 44 inches by this artist, sold at auction on Nov 30th 2014 for a record price of $195,700.00 plus premium.
About the artist:
Thang Kiang How was born in 11th Sept.1946 in Malaysia
Kiang How received the Public Service Medal (PBM) awarded by the President of Singapore in 1981 for his contribution to Singapore Nation Building. In the past 30 years, he has been an active participant in local and international art scenes. His unique technique of blending acrylic and airbrush printing effect on canvas and paper has become his trademark in the art circle and is constantly involved in major art projects (sculpture and murals). He has held 12 solo exhibitions and participated in more than 100 group exhibitions in countries, such as Australia, China, France, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam and also Singapore. He received many local and international awards.His works are collected by local as well as overseas museums, organizations and private collectors. He was the President of Modern Art Society Singapore (1982 – 1993), Vice President of Federation of Art Societies Singapore (1990 – 1996) and sits on the panel in National Arts Council (1984 – 1993). However, he was the person brought MASS onto a regional platform, Asian International Art Exhibition (AIAE) hosting by members in Federation of Asian Artists (FAA) yearly in 1990.
Education
1964 - Graduated from Thomson Secondary School
1968 - Graduated from National Youth Leadership Training Institute and was awarded a Diploma for Community & Youth Work
1976 - Began experimenting with a mixed media of batik and acrylic
Career
1964-1968 - Joined People's Association as Organising Secretary
1968-1979 - Chief Instructor-in-Charge of Art & Photographic Unit in Vihilante Corps
1977-2001 - Vice Chairman of Ang Mo Kio Citizens' Consultative Committee
1982-1993 - President of Modern Art Society
1982-1988 - Council Member of the Visual Arts Advisory Community
1984-1989 - National Arts Council Arts Advisory Committee
1989-1993 - Committee Member of National Community Organisation Council
1990-1994 - Member of Organising Committee ASIAN International Art Exhibition
1990-1996 - Vice-President of Federation of Art Societies, Singapore
1993-1996 - Member of Visual Art Resources Panel National Arts Council
1994-1996 - Vice-president of Modern Art Society
One-Man Exhibition
1980 - Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Singapore
1987 - National Museum Art Gallery
1988 - Hyatt Regency Singapore Hotel, Singapore
1988 - To-day Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
1988 - Kaohsiung National Library, Kaohsiuing, Taiwan
1989 - 5th Solo Art Exhibition at National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore
1990 - Singapore Conference Hall, Singapore
1995 - Art Gallery of Beijing International-Art Palace, China
Group Art Exhibitions
1970-1989 - Annual National Day Art Exhibition
1974-1979 - National Museum Annual Art Exhibition
1980 - The Fifth Festival of Asian Arts
1980-1994 - ASEAN Painting and Photography Exhibition
1980 - Contemporary Singapore Paintings...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media